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By two this afternoon it seemed certain that this day would be a repeat of yesterday -- no ravine hike for Jackie and Jilllie, much less for...

 How does word get around in the non-human animal kingdom? Obviously some form of communication that would inform of opportunities passes be...

Irving's a picky eater, but he knows what he likes and yesterday evening we had chicken livers, mashed potatoes, fried onions and green ...

Last night we had a succession of visitors. Their appearances never fail to generate a bit of excitement in this house. We whisper their pre...

I tried to snap a hurried picture, approaching the front door. Irving had informed me that a rarely-sighted bluejay was on the porch pecking...

Catching up on correspondence used to mean responding to a letter from a family member, a friend, keeping in touch through the mail, making ...

It's always a treat when Irving tells me of the presence of some of our visitors. He checks several times once night falls to see who ha...